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Hillary Massie, LPCC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

9 years in practice · based in Ohio · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Hillary

Hillary Massie is an Ohio licensed professional counselor clinical (LPCC) with nine years of experience in clinical settings. She focuses on practical help for stress and anxiety, managing addictions, and building self-esteem and confidence. Hillary aims to make the first step easier for people who are unsure about starting therapy.

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. She creates a space where clients can talk openly about feelings without fear of judgment.

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Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to match each person's needs. Hillary uses straightforward methods that address thinking patterns and daily habits. She often works on small, realistic steps that lead to noticeable change.

Motivation and goal-setting are part of the work when someone is stuck or unsure how to move forward. For relationship concerns and workplace strain, she helps clients identify patterns and try new ways of responding. When anxiety or panic events come up, she teaches simple skills to lessen intensity and regain control.

She also supports people dealing with loneliness, questions about life purpose, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, and women's issues. Hillary combines talk-based conversation with practical exercises clients can use between sessions. Her approach is flexible and shaped by what each person needs.

She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than abstract concepts.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection, helping people clarify what matters and build confidence to try new steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Sessions are adjusted over time so the work stays focused on what helps most for your situation.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and in-session practice. Phone sessions can work well if bandwidth is limited or when you need a less visual check-in. Live chat and text messaging offer ongoing brief check-ins and a flexible way to reflect between sessions. Together, these formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Hillary commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include loneliness, mood concerns, panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth related stress, self-love, women's issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. Sessions emphasize open conversation, gentle problem solving, and exercises you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience shapes how she helps people with everyday coping and longer-term goals.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio. This reflects her professional standing within that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Care is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility in how people choose to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability. This helps match needs and preferences before the first session.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Ohio
Languages
English

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